IFF · 8-K · 20260804PR000028
Operating Cash Flow and Capex
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC · 2026-08-04 · Importance 69 · Surprise 64 · No source text
Cash flow from operations for the first six months of 2026 was $679 million, up $311 million year over year from $368 million. Free cash flow was $378 million, up $284 million year over year. Capital expenditures were $301 million, compared with $274 million in the prior-year period. Net proceeds received from business disposals were $201 million in the first half, while dividends paid totaled $204 million.
Key facts
- Cash flows from operations for the first six months for continuing and discontinued operations was $679 million, increasing $311 million year-over-year. source
- Free cash flow for the first six months totaled $378 million, increasing $284 million year-over-year. source
- Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $679 million and net cash used in financing activities was $(565) million. source
- Net proceeds received from business disposals for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $201 million. source
- Additions to property, plant and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $(301) million and additions to intangible assets were $(2) million. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | negative | realized | -15.4% | Additions to property, plant and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $(301) million and additions to intangible assets… |
| cash | positive | realized | +10.3% | Net proceeds received from business disposals for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $201 million. |
| cash | negative | realized | -2.3% | Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $679 million and net cash used in financing… |
| cash | positive | realized | +1.2% | Cash flows from operations for the first six months for continuing and discontinued operations was $679 million, increasing $311 million… |
| cash | positive | realized | +1.1% | Free cash flow for the first six months totaled $378 million, increasing $284 million year-over-year. |
| cash | negative | realized | -0.1% | Additions to property, plant and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2026 were $(301) million and additions to intangible assets… |